Diadochi

British  

/ daɪˈædəkaɪ /

plural noun

1. the six Macedonian generals who, after the death of Alexander the Great, fought for control of his empire in the Wars of the Diadochi (321–281 _bc )

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Etymology

Origin of Diadochi

Greek: successors

Example Sentences

The term is also applied to the descendants of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander the Great.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

Landscape for purposes of decorative composition, and floor painting, done in mosaic, came in during the time of the Diadochi.

From A Text-Book of the History of Painting by Van Dyke, John Charles

His Empire was divided into four parts; the four Diadochi were his successors. 

From The Lost Ten Tribes, and 1882 by Wild, Joseph

This was later regarded as a presage of the rapid spread of Alexander's empire and its ultimate breaking-up among the Diadochi.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

But his ambitions were ended by his death, and their fulfilment, not at all according to his designs, was left to the "Diadochi," the generals among whom the conquered dominions were parted.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir